Croton Oil
Active ingredient
Sold as D-68
- Drug class
- -
- Availability
- Over-the-counter
- Routes
- Sublingual
- Markets covered
- 1
- Products on record
- 1
- FDA reports (12 mo)
- 27
Overview
Plain-language summary, compiled from the cited regulatory records
Croton oil is a substance used for pustular eruptions [1]. Its drug class is not specified in the provided information [1].
This ingredient is available under various brand names, including D-68 [1]. In the past 12 months, there have been 27 adverse event reports associated with products containing croton oil [2]. The most frequently reported adverse events include eye pain, death, diarrhea, eye irritation, and a foreign body sensation in the eyes [2].
This is not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Regulatory status by market
| Market | Regulator | Products | Last revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| US United States | FDA | 1 | January 13, 2025 |
USUnited States· FDA
1 product
Uses
INDICATIONS
Pustular eruptions.
How to take
Sources & citations
- [1]FDA DailyMed · 01ae098b-aadd-4e… · revised January 13, 2025 [PDF]
- [2]OpenFDA adverse-event reports (US), 12 months ending June 4, 2026.
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